Mosquito repellency finishes in blended denim fabrics

Abstract

In this study an attempt has been made to approach of developing Mosquito repellency finishes using natural herbs. The three herbal extracts of Ricinus communis, Senna auriculata and Euphorbia herita were applied on four types of Denim fabrics directly by using pad dry cure method. The Mosquito repellency finishes of the finished fabrics was assessed against bacteria that normally exist like Anopheles. To enhance the durability of the finished fabric, wash durability test has been carried out and the results showed good efficiency of finishes even after 30 industrial washes in Denim D fabric when compared to other fabrics.